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NCT Number: NCT04307758

Strength Measurement in Intrinsic Foot Muscles With Break and Make Tests

The human foot is a complex structure, which serves functions such as support and mobility. These functions are accomplished through the deformation of the arch, which is controlled by intrinsic and extrinsic foot muscles. The intrinsic muscles have an important role in dynamic stabilization of the foot due to their structurally short force levers and small diameters. There are many studies reporting that foot intrinsic muscle weakness is directly related to pathologies such as structural or functional toe deformities, pes planus, hallux valgus, plantar fasciitis .Therefore it is essential to evaluate the strength of these muscles in an objective and reliable way.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy Adults

Age range

18 year–35 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Gazi University

Ankara, 06560, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Two different methods are used in measuring muscle strength via a Hand Held Dynamometer; the "break test" and the "make test" . During these tests, the examiner and subject play opposite roles. During the make test, the subject applies maximal force against the examiner and the position is maintained by the examiner. During the break test, the subject holds the position of the muscle being evaluated and the examiner pushes until the subject's maximal force is overcome. In the two tests, force is applied differently; the dynamometer receives different amounts of force, and different results may be generated. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the reliability of intrinsic foot muscle strength assessment with break and make test in healthy young subjects.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Sedentary individuals,
  • Category 1 and 2 according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire
  • Body mass index between the ranges ≥18.5 - <24.9

Exclusion criteria

  • Any orthopedic or neurological disorder
  • Previous history of lower extremity surgery
  • Having low back pain
  • Having vestibular or visual system problems
  • Having hallux rigidus or limitus, having a hallux valgus angle over 15 degrees

Treatment and study plan

Muscle Strength Assesment-Make Test

Other

For the make test, the examiner applies resistance in a fixed position and the person being tested exerts a maximum effort against the dynamometer and examiner. The examiner is only required to sustain an isometric contraction and read the highest value on an Hand Held Dynamometer.

Other names: Make Test

Muscle Strength Assesment-Break Test

Other

For the break test, the examiner applies resistance sufficient to overcome the maximum effort of the person being tested and cause the subject's joint to move in the opposite direction, which results in an eccentric contraction. During this test the limb must move at a constant velocity while the person being tested is asked to achieve a maximum contraction. In addition, the examiner must read the force output reading at the exact time the subject's limb begins to move from the Hand Held Dynamometer.

Other names: Break Test

Primary outcomes

  1. Foot intrinsic muscle strength with the make test

    Time frame: Once a day for two days.

    Reliability of the Make Test

  2. Foot intrinsic muscle strength with the break test

    Time frame: Once a day for two days.

    Reliability of the Break test

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Gazi University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparison of Strength Measurement in Intrinsic Foot Muscles With Break and Make Tests Using a Hand-held Dynamometer in Healthy Young Subjects

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2020
First posted
Mar 13, 2020
Registry last updated
Mar 13, 2020

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